Multi-CD control DSP High power

CD/MD player with FM/AM tuner

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OperationManual
Owner’s Manual

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DEH-P9100R
FH-P8900MD
Manual de Operación ITALIANO
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This product conforms to new cord colors.

 Contents

Key Finder .................................. 3 Built-in CD Player ...................... 15

Display and indicators ...................................... 15
Before Using This Product .............. 4 Basic operation ................................................ 15
About this manual .............................................. 4 Switching and scrolling the title ...................... 16
Precaution .......................................................... 4 Built-in CD player function menu ...................... 16
Playback of MDs featuring long recordings ...... 4 Repeating play .................................................. 16
Resetting the microprocessor ............................ 5 Playing tracks in random order ........................ 17
About the demo mode ........................................ 5 Scanning tracks of a CD .................................. 17
About basic displays .......................................... 5 Selecting tracks from the track title list ............ 17
Remote controller and care ................................ 6 Pausing CD playback ........................................ 18
Using the remote controller ................................ 7 Entering disc titles ............................................ 18

Basic Operation .......................... 8 Built-in MD Player ...................... 19

Turning a source on or off .................................. 8 Display and indicators ...................................... 19
Setting the display angle .................................... 8 Basic operation ................................................ 19
SOFT KEY operation .......................................... 9 Switching and scrolling the title ...................... 20
Key guidance indicator .................................... 11 Built-in MD player function menu .................... 20
PGM button functions ......................................11 Repeating play .................................................. 20
Playing tracks in random order ........................ 21
Scanning tracks of an MD ................................ 21
Tuner ...................................... 12
Selecting tracks from the track title list ............ 21
Display and indicators ...................................... 12 Pausing MD playback ...................................... 22
Basic operation ................................................ 12
Storing and recalling broadcast stations .......... 13
Tuner function menu ........................................ 13
Multi-CD Player .......................... 23
Storing the strongest broadcast stations .......... 13 Display and indicators ...................................... 23
Selecting stations from the preset 50-disc multi-CD player .................................... 23
channel list ................................................ 14 Basic operation ................................................ 23
Tuning in strong signals .................................. 14 Selecting a disc directly .................................... 23
Switching and scrolling the title ...................... 24
Multi-CD player function menu ........................ 24
Repeating play .................................................. 24
Playing tracks in random order ........................ 25
Scanning CDs and tracks ................................ 25
Selecting tracks from the track title list ............ 25
Selecting discs from the disc title list .............. 26
Pausing CD playback ........................................ 26
Entering disc titles ............................................ 26
Using compression and dynamic bass
emphasis .................................................. 27
Using ITS memory .......................................... 27

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TV Tuner .................................. 29 Initial Settings .......................... 40

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Display and indicators ...................................... 29 Initial settings menu ........................................ 40
Basic operation ................................................ 29 Using reverse mode ........................................ 40
Storing and recalling broadcast stations .......... 29 Using the feature demo .................................... 40
Changing a band .............................................. 30 Switching the auxiliary setting .......................... 40
TV tuner function menu .................................... 30 Switching the telephone muting/attenuation
Selecting channels from the preset setting ...................................................... 41
channel list ................................................ 30 Setting preout output ...................................... 41
Setting the FM tuning step .............................. 41
Audio Adjustments ...................... 31 Setting the AM tuning step .............................. 41

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Adjusting the audio easily ................................ 31
Adjusting the audio finely ................................ 31 Other Functions .......................... 42
Extra functions ................................................ 31 Attenuating volume .......................................... 42
Recalling equalizer curves ................................ 31 Displaying and setting the clock ...................... 42
Audio menu ...................................................... 32 Changing the display form .............................. 43
Using balance adjustment ................................ 32 Adjusting the brightness .................................. 43
Using loudness ................................................ 32 Switching the dimmer setting .......................... 43
Using sound field control, octaver and BBE Selecting the wall paper pattern ...................... 43
sound ........................................................ 32 Setting the entertainment display .................... 43

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Adjusting equalizer curves ................................ 33 Using the AUX source ...................................... 44
Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer ................ 33
Using position selector .................................... 34 Additional Information ................ 45
Using time alignment ...................................... 35 CD player and care .......................................... 45
Using subwoofer output .................................. 35 MD player and care .......................................... 46
Using the high pass filter .................................. 36 Understanding built-in CD player error
Adjusting source levels .................................... 37 messages .................................................. 47
Using the auto-equalizer .................................. 37 Understanding built-in MD player error
Switching the digital attenuator ........................ 37

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messages .................................................. 47
Creating the auto-equalizer curve .................... 37 Understanding auto-equalizing error
messages .................................................. 48
Connecting the units ........................................ 49
Installation ........................................................ 53
Specifications .................................................. 55

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 Key Finder

Head unit

MD EJECT button Multi-function buttons CD EJECT button

ANGLE buttons
BAND button

BACK button NEXT button

PGM button

VOLUME
5/∞/2/3 buttons
SOURCE selector
RESET button

Remote Controller
A remote controller that enables remote operation of the head unit is supplied. Operation is
the same as when using buttons on the head unit.

ATT button
This lets you quickly lower volume level (by about 90%).
Press once more to return to the original volume level.

VOLUME
Raise or lower
the volume 5/∞ buttons

PGM button
BAND button

FUNCTION button AUDIO button

2/3 buttons

SOURCE button

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 Before Using This Product

About this manual Precaution

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This product features a number of sophisticated
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR
functions ensuring superior reception and oper-
ation. All are designed for the easiest possible ADJUSTMENT OR PER-
use, but many are not self-explanatory. This FORMANCE OF PROCE-
operation manual is intended to help you bene- DURES OTHER THAN
fit fully from their potential and to maximize your THOSE SPECIFIED
listening enjoyment. HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
We recommend that you familiarize yourself HAZARDOUS RADIATION

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with the functions and their operation by read- EXPOSURE.
ing through the manual before you use this CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL
product. It is especially important that you read
INSTRUMENTS WITH
and observe the “Precaution” on this page and
in other sections. THIS PRODUCT WILL
This manual explains head unit operation. You INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
can perform the same operations with the
remote controller. • Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.

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• Always keep the volume low enough for out-
side sounds to be audible.
• Protect the product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected, the preset
memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
• Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.

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Playback of MDs featuring long
recordings
This product is MDLP* compatible, so you can
playback MDs featuring long recordings.
* MDLP is a data compression system that lets
you record on regular MDs for 2 or 4 times the ITALIANO
length of time previously possible.
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 Before Using This Product

Resetting the microprocessor Note:

• The red lead (ACC) of this product should be con-
The microprocessor must be reset under the nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch ON
following conditions: or OFF operations. If this is not done, the vehicle
When using this product for the first time after battery may be drained.
installation. • When the source is off, you can check the location
When the machine fails to operate properly. of “5” and “6” by turnig on the feature demo.
When strange (incorrect) messages appear on
the display.
• To reset the microprocessor, press
RESET on the head unit with a pen tip or
other pointed instrument.

About basic displays

This product is equipped with two forms of
basic display. You can select the desired dis-
play.
FORM 1

About the demo mode

This product features two demonstration
modes. One is the reverse mode and the other FORM 2
is the feature demo mode.

Reverse mode
If you do not carry out an operation within about
30 seconds, screen indications will start to
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 Note:
seconds. Pressing the button 5 when power to • For details, refer to “Changing the display form” on
this product is switched off while the ignition page 43.
switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the reverse
mode. Press the button 5 again to start the
reverse mode.

Feature demo
The feature demo automatically starts when
power to this product is switched off while the
ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing
the button 6 during feature demo operation can-
cels the feature demo mode. Press the button 6
again to start the feature demo mode.
Remember that if the feature demo continues
operating when the car engine is switched OFF,
it may drain battery power.

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Remote controller and care

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Batteries
• Remove the cover on the back of the
remote controller and insert the batteries
with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the
proper direction.

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Precaution:
• Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5 V batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not
used for a month or longer.
• Do not attempt to recharge the supplied batteries.

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• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• If the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote con-
troller completely clean and install new batteries.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public institution’s rules that apply in your
country/area.

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 Before Using This Product

Using the remote controller FUNCTION button operation

• Press FUNCTION to select the desired
This product is equipped with a remote con- mode (e.g., built-in CD player).
troller for convenient operation.
• Point the remote controller in the direction of Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the front panel to operate. between the following modes:
RPT = RDM = SCAN = T.LIST = PAUSE
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• Do not store the remote controller in high tempera-
tures or direct sunlight. Note:
• The remote controller may not function properly in • Refer to “Built-in CD player function menu” on page
direct sunlight. 16.
• Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, AUDIO button operation
where it may become jammed under the brake or
accelerator pedal. • Press AUDIO to select the desired mode.
• If you press the FUNCTION button on the remote Press AUDIO repeatedly to switch between
controller while pressing the BAND button on it, the the following modes:
remote controller will not function properly. To can- F/B = LOUD = SFC = EQ1 = EQ2
cel this setting, press the AUDIO button on the = POSI = T.AL1 = T.AL2 = SW1
remote controller while pressing the BAND button = SW2 = HPF F = HPF R = SLA
on it to return to the previous setting. = A.EQ = D.ATT
Note:
FUNCTION button and AUDIO button • Refer to “Audio menu” on page 32.

Operation of the FUNCTION button and the

AUDIO button on the remote controller differs
from the operation of the FUNC button and the
AUDIO button on the head unit. When operat-
ing the head unit, use the FUNC button and the
AUDIO button to select the appropriate menu,
then use the multi-function buttons to select the
mode. When operating the remote controller,
however, switch through the modes as
described below to select the mode.

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 Basic Operation

Turning a source on or off • When this product’s blue lead is connected to the
car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal, the car’s

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You can select the source you want to listen to. Auto-antenna extends when this product’s source is
To switch to built-in CD/MD player, load a selected the tuner. To retract the antenna, switch
CD/MD in this product. (Refer to “Basic opera- the sources other than tuner.
tion” on page 15 and 19.)
1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to select the Setting the display angle
desired source (e.g., tuner).
You can adjust front panel angle for easier
Press (up or down) SOURCE repeatedly to operation.

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switch between the following sources:
Built-in CD player Ô TV tuner Ô Tuner • Select the desired angle.
Ô Built-in MD player Ô Multi-CD player
Ô External unit 1 Ô External unit 2
Ô AUX Ô SOURCE OFF

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2. Press (up or down) VOLUME to adjust the
volume.
Each press changes the angle.
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3. Press (up or down) SOURCE to select the
source off.
You can also turn the source off by pressing
and holding SOURCE button on the remote
controller.
Note: Note:
• External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as • Pressing and holding ANGLE (∞) fully opens the ITALIANO
one available in the future) that, although incompat- front panel. Pressing and holding ANGLE (5) com-
ible as a source, enables control of basic functions pletely closes the front panel.
by this product. Two external units can be con-
trolled by this product, although “External” is dis-
played whether you select external unit 1 or external WARNING:
unit 2. When two external units are connected, the • Do not use with the front panel left fully open.
allocation of them to external unit 1 or external unit If you do leave it open, it may result in injury in
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2 is automatically set by this product. the event of an accident.

• In the following cases, the sound source will not • Be careful not to catch your finger in the front
change: panel when it is opening or closing.
* When no product corresponding to the source is
connected to this product.
* No disc is set in this product.
* No magazine is set in the multi-CD player.
* AUX (auxiliary setting) is set to off. (Refer to page
40.)
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 Basic Operation

SOFT KEY operation

SOFT KEY operation means that the function of
a button changes as indicated on the display.
The multi-function buttons provide SOFT KEY
operation; the functions performed by the but-
tons change according to the function or setting
that has been selected.
Function names “3”

Multi-function buttons

The explanations given in this manual are

based on FORM 1 display. If you have selected
FORM 2, the functions of some of the multi-
function buttons may be different from those
indicated in the manual.
Important
In this manual, for operations using the multi-
function buttons the function displayed is used
as the name of the function button.

Switching the function of the multi-func-

tion buttons
The “3” indicator shows that the multi-function
buttons have functions other than those current-
ly displayed. When this indicator is visible,
press NEXT to switch through the functions of
the multi-function buttons.
• Press NEXT to display the desired func-
tions (e.g., built-in CD player).
Press NEXT repeatedly to switch between
the following functions:

Note:
• The number of functions or displays switched
through will differ according to the source or menu
selected.
• When no function is indicated for a button, that but-
ton is not currently active.

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Example of multi-function button opera-
3. Press RDM to select the random mode.

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tion
Here the “random play” function of the built-in
CD player is used as an example to illustrate
operation of the multi-function buttons.
1. Press NEXT to display “FUNC”.
Press NEXT repeatedly until “FUNC” 4. Press RDM to turn random play on.
appears.

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2. Press FUNC to enter the function menu.
With the switch to the function menu, the
functions of the multi-function buttons also The light illuminates.
change simultaneously.
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.
The light goes off.

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Display example (e.g., built-in CD player)

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Key guidance indicator

This product’s display features key guidance
indicators. These light to indicate which of the
5/∞/2/3 buttons you can use. When you are
in the function menu, audio menu or the other
menus, they also make it easy to see which
5/∞/2/3 buttons you can use to switch func-
tions on/off, switch repeat selections and per-
form other operations.

Key guidance indicators

Note:
• In this manual, operation for each mode is given
mainly in terms of the multi-function buttons.
However, in each mode, when the key guidance
indicators are lit it is also possible to use 5/∞/2/3
to operate the mode.

PGM button functions

The following chart shows functions for each source by pressing PGM.
For more details, or when you want to know about an operation, refer to the page number indicated
in the chart.
Source Function name Page
Tuner Best Stations Memory (OFF) 13
Best Stations Memory (ON)
(Hold for 2 seconds) 13
Built-in MD player Pause 22
Built-in CD player Pause 18
Multi-CD player Pause 26
TV Best Station Sequential Memory (OFF) 30
Best Station Sequential Memory (ON)
(Hold for 2 seconds) 30

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 Tuner

Display and indicators Basic operation

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Reset the AM tuning step from 9 kHz (the facto-
FORM 1 ry preset step) to 10 kHz when using the tuner
q w e in North, Central or South America. (Refer to
page 41.)
1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to select the
tuner.
Press (up or down) SOURCE until “Tuner”

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appears.
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FORM 2 2. Press (up or down) VOLUME to adjust the

q e wt volume.

3. Press BAND to select the desired band.

Press BAND repeatedly to switch between
the following bands:
FM-1 = FM-2 = FM-3 = AM

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r 4. Press 2 or 3 to tune in to a station.
The frequencies move up or down step by
qBand step.
wLOC indicator • If you press and hold 2 or 3 for about one
ePreset number second and release, you can perform seek
rFrequency tuning. Seek tuning lets you skip broad-
tStereo indicator casting stations until a broadcast strong
enough for good reception is found.

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• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts
as soon as you release the button.
Note:
• The stereo indicator “” lights when a stereo sta-
tion is selected.

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 Tuner

Storing and recalling broadcast Tuner function menu

stations The tuner function menu has the following func-
tions:
If you press any of the buttons 1 – 6, you can
easily store up to six broadcast stations for later FM/AM
recall.

Storing broadcast stations

Note:
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”. • If you do not operate the function within about 30
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears. seconds, the display is automatically returned.

2. When you find a station that you want to

store in memory, press and hold any of Storing the strongest broadcast
the buttons 1 – 6 until the preset number stations
stops flashing.
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automati-
The station is stored in memory under the
cally store the six strongest broadcast stations
selected button.
under the buttons 1 – 6.
Note: 1. Press FUNC to select the BSM mode.
• Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three FM
bands, and six AM stations can be stored in memo- 2. Press BSM to turn the BSM on.
ry. “Searching” appears. The six strongest
broadcast stations will be stored under the
Recalling broadcast stations buttons 1 – 6 and in order of their signal
strength.
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6”.
When finished, “Searching” disappears and
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” appears. the display switches to the preset channel
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall a list mode.
station preset under that button. • To cancel the storage process before it is
completed, press BSM again while
Note: “Searching” appears.
• You can also use 5 or ∞ to recall broadcast sta- Note:
tions memorized in the buttons 1 – 6. • You can also turn BSM off by pressing PGM.

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Selecting stations from the pre-

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set channel list
The preset channel list lets you see the list of
preset stations and select one of them to
receive.
1. Press FUNC and then press chLIST to
select the preset channel list mode.

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2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 to recall
the desired station.

Note:

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• You can also use 2 , 3 and 5 to select and recall
the desired station.

Tuning in strong signals

Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
broadcast stations with sufficiently strong sig-
nals for good reception.

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1. Press FUNC and then press LOC to
select the local mode.

2. Press LOC to set the local seek sensitivi-

ty.
Press LOC repeatedly to switch between the
following settings:
FM: Local OFF = Level 1 = Level 2
= Level 3 = Level 4
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• When the local mode is exited except for
“Local OFF” is selected, “LOC” appears on
the basic display.
Note:
• The “Level 4” setting allows reception of only the
strongest stations, while lower settings let you
receive progressively weaker stations.
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 Built-in CD Player

Display and indicators 3. Press (up or down) VOLUME to adjust the

volume.

FORM 1 4. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.

q w Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next
track.
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the
previous track.
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-
form fast forward or reverse.
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5. Press CD EJECT to eject the CD.
FORM 2 The front panel opens and the CD is ejected.
q w r • Be sure to close the front panel by press-
ing CD EJECT after removing the CD.
Note:
• You can select CD as the source by pressing (up
or down) SOURCE when a disc is loaded in this
product.
e t • Do not insert anything other than a CD into the CD
loading slot.
qSource name • A CD left partially inserted after ejection may incur
wTrack number damage or fall out.
eDisc title • If a CD cannot be inserted fully or playback fails,
rPlay time make sure the recorded side is down. Press the
tTrack title CD EJECT and check the disc for damage before
reinserting it.
Basic operation • If the built-in CD player cannot operate properly, an
error message (such as “ERROR-14”) appears on
The built-in CD player plays one standard 12 the display. Refer to “Understanding built-in CD
cm or 8 cm (single) CD at a time. Do not use an player error messages” on page 47.
adapter when playing an 8 cm CD. • You can eject the CD by pressing and holding CD
1. Press CD EJECT to open the front panel. EJECT with opening the front panel when the CD
loading or ejecting cannot operate properly.
2. Insert a CD into the CD loading slot. • When you load a CD TEXT disc or switch from
another source to the built-in CD player when a CD
CD loading slot TEXT disc is loaded, disc and track titles are auto-
matically scrolled once in the display. When you
select a track, the track title is also automatically
scrolled once in the display. (The title of the track
you are currently listening to is not scrolled if you
return to the start of that track.)

When a CD is inserted, the front panel clos-

es automatically.

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Switching and scrolling the title Built-in CD player function menu

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When playing a CD TEXT disc, you can switch The built-in CD player function menu has the
text display such as artist name and track title. following functions:
With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll
to see the rest of the text.
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode.

2. Press the corresponding button to dis-

Note:
play the desired title.

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• If you do not operate the function within about 30
FORM 1 seconds, the display is automatically returned.
(When you select the disc title input mode (TTLin),
Button Operation the display is not returned automatically.)
D.TTL Displays disc title. • “T.LIST” is displayed only when playing a CD TEXT
disc.
D.ART Displays disc artist name.
T.TTL Displays track title.
T.ART Displays track artist name.
Repeating play

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THNDR Displays thunderbolt Repeat play lets you hear the same track over
animation. again.
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title. 1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.

2. Press RPT to turn the repeat play on.

FORM 2 The light illuminates. The track currently
playing will play and then repeat.
Button Operation
• Press RPT again to turn repeat play off.
TTL1 Displays disc title and track • When the repeat mode is exited while

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title. repeat play is on, “T.RPT” appears on the
TTL2 Displays disc title and disc basic display.
artist name.
Note:
TTL3 Displays track title and track • If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse,
artist name. repeat play is automatically canceled.
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.

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Note:
• If you do not operate the function within about eight
seconds, the display is automatically returned.
• You cannot use 2 or 3 to select a track in title
mode.
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are
displayed up to 24 letters long.
• A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded text
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information such as disc title, artist name and track

title.
• If certain text information is not recorded on a CD
TEXT disc, “No ~” (e.g., “No title”) is displayed.
• If you have not input disc titles, “No title” is dis-
played.

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Playing tracks in random order Selecting tracks from the track

Random play lets you play back tracks on the title list
CD in random order.
The track title list lets you see the list of track
1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of
select the random mode. them for playback.
2. Press RDM to turn random play on. 1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to
select the track title list mode.
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-
dom order. 2. Press NEXT to display the desired track
• Press RDM again to turn random play off. title.
• When the random mode is exited while
Press NEXT until the desired track title
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the
appears.
basic display.

Scanning tracks of a CD
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of
each track on the CD.
1. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to 3. Press the corresponding number button
select the scan mode. to select the desired track title.
That selection will begin to play.
2. Press SCAN to turn scan play on.
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of Note:
each track are played. • You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play
• When the scan mode is exited while scan the desired track title.
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic • Only when playing a CD TEXT disc, you can switch
display. to this mode.

3. When you find the desired track, press

SCAN to turn scan play off.
The light goes off. The track will continue to
play.
• If the scan mode is automatically canceled,
select the scan mode again.
Note:
• After scanning of a CD is finished, normal playback
of the tracks will begin again.

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Pausing CD playback

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Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the
CD.
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to
select the pause mode.

2. Press PAUSE to turn the pause on.

The light illuminates. Play of the current
track pauses.

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• Press PAUSE again to turn the pause off.
• When the pause mode is exited while
pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the
basic display.
Note:
• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing
PAUSE in the following display.

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• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing PGM.

Entering disc titles

Disc title input lets you input up to 48 CD titles
up to 10 letters long into the built-in CD player.
If you input a CD title, the entered title is dis-
played.

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For details of operation, refer to “Entering disc
titles” on page 26 under “Multi-CD Player”.
Note:
• When playing a CD TEXT disc, if you switch to this
mode, “No title input” is displayed and you cannot
input the title.
• After the titles for 48 discs have been entered, the
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• If you connect a multi-CD player, you can input disc
titles for up to 100 discs.
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 Built-in MD Player

Display and indicators 3. Press (up or down) VOLUME to adjust the

volume.

FORM 1 4. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.

q w Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next
track.
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-
rent track. Pressing again will skip to the
previous track.
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-
form fast forward or reverse.
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5. Press MD EJECT to eject the MD.
FORM 2 The front panel opens and the MD is ejected.
q w r • Be sure to close the front panel by press-
ing MD EJECT after removing the MD.

WARNING:
• Do not use with the front panel left fully open.
e y t If the front panel is left open, it may result in
injury in the event of an accident.
qSource name Note:
wTrack number • You can select MD as the source by pressing (up
eDisc title or down) SOURCE when a disc is loaded in this
rMDLP indicator (X2 or X4) product.
tPlay time • Do not insert anything other than an MD into the
yTrack title MD loading slot.
• An MD left partially inserted after ejection may incur
Basic operation damage or fall out.
• Load an MD after confirming the MD shutter (refer
You can only load one MD at a time in the Built- to page 46) is closed.
in MD player. Load the MD in the direction of • When you load a disc, this product reads informa-
the arrow, with the label side facing up. tion recorded on the disc such as the number of
1. Press MD EJECT to open the front panel. tracks. While the disc is being read, “TOC read” is
indicated in the display.
2. Insert an MD into the MD loading slot. • If the Built-in MD player cannot operate properly, an
error message (such as “ERROR-11”) appears on
MD loading slot the display. Refer to “Understanding built-in MD
player error messages” on page 47.
• When you play MDs featuring long recordings, the
MDLP indicator is displayed. (Refer to “Display and
indicators” on this page.)
• When you load an MD or switch from another
source to the built-in MD player when an MD is
loaded, disc and track titles are automatically
scrolled once in the display. When you select a
track, the track title is also automatically scrolled
once in the display. (The title of the track you are
When an MD is inserted, the front panel
currently listening to is not scrolled if you return to
closes automatically.
the start of that track.)

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Switching and scrolling the title Built-in MD player function menu

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When playing an MD, you can switch text dis- The built-in MD player function menu has the
play such as disc title and track title. following functions:
With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll
to see the rest of the text.
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode. Note:
• If you do not operate the function within about 30
2. Press the corresponding button to dis-
seconds, the display is automatically returned.
play the desired title.

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FORM 1 Repeating play
Button Operation Repeat play lets you hear the same track over
D.TTL Displays disc title. again.
T.TTL Displays track title. 1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.
THNDR Displays thunderbolt
animation. 2. Press RPT to turn the repeat play on.
The light illuminates. The track currently

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SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.
playing will play and then repeat.
• Press RPT again to turn repeat play off.
FORM 2 • When the repeat mode is exited while
repeat play is on, “T.RPT” appears on the
Button Operation basic display.
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.
Note:
• If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse,
repeat play is automatically canceled.

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Note:
• If you do not operate the function within about eight
seconds, the display is automatically returned.
• You cannot use 2 or 3 to select a track in title
mode.
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are
displayed up to 24 letters long.
• If you have not input disc titles, “No title” is dis-
played.
• With this product, “LP:” is not displayed before ITALIANO
track titles regardless of the MD recording method.
(On some MDs featuring long recordings, “LP:” is
previously input before track titles.)
• This product is not compatible with the MD Group
function. When you play MDs with groups regis-
tered, disc title indications include group names.
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 Built-in MD Player

Playing tracks in random order Selecting tracks from the track

Random play lets you play back tracks on the title list
MD in random order.
The track title list lets you see the list of track
1. Press FUNC and then press RDM to titles on the MD and select one of them for play-
select the random mode. back.
2. Press RDM to turn random play on. 1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to
select the track title list mode.
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-
dom order. 2. Press NEXT to display the desired track
• Press RDM again to turn random play off. title.
• When the random mode is exited while
Press NEXT until the desired track title
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the
appears.
basic display.

Scanning tracks of an MD
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of
each track on the MD.
1. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to 3. Press the corresponding number button
select the scan mode. to select the desired track title.
2. Press SCAN to turn scan play on. That selection will begin to play.
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of Note:
each track are played. • You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play
• When the scan mode is exited while scan the desired track title.
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic
display.
3. When you find the desired track, press
SCAN to turn scan play off.
The light goes off. The track will continue to
play.
• If the scan mode is automatically canceled,
select the scan mode again.
Note:
• After scanning of an MD is finished, normal play-
back of the tracks will begin again.

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Pausing MD playback

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Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the
MD.
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to
select the pause mode.

2. Press PAUSE to turn the pause on.

The light illuminates. Play of the current
track pauses.

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• Press PAUSE again to turn the pause off.
• When the pause mode is exited while
pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the
basic display.
Note:
• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing
PAUSE in the following display.

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• You can also turn pause on or off by pressing PGM.

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 Multi-CD Player
Pressing 3 skips to the start of the next
Display and indicators track.
Pressing 2 once skips to the start of the cur-
FORM 1 rent track. Pressing again will skip to the
q w e previous track.
• If you press and hold 2 or 3, you can per-
form fast forward or reverse.
Note:
• When the multi-CD player is performing the
preparatory operations, “Ready” is displayed.
r t • If the multi-CD player cannot operate properly, an
error message such as “ERROR-14” is displayed.
FORM 2 Refer to the multi-CD player owner’s manual.
q w e t • If there are no discs in the multi-CD player maga-
zine, “No disc” is displayed.
• When you load a CD TEXT disc or switch from
another source to the built-in CD player when a CD
TEXT disc is loaded, disc and track titles are auto-
matically scrolled once in the display. When you
select a track, the track title is also automatically
r y
scrolled once in the display. (The title of the track
you are currently listening to is not scrolled if you
qSource name
return to the start of that track.)
wDisc number
eTrack number
rDisc title Selecting a disc directly
tPlay time
You can use the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12) to
yTrack title
select a disc directly.

50-disc multi-CD player 1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” –
“12”).
Only those functions described in this manual Press NEXT until “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”)
are supported for 50-disc multi-CD players. appears.

Basic operation
This product can control a multi-CD player, 2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12)
which is sold separately. to select a disc located at 1 to 6 (or 7 to
12).
1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to select the
multi-CD player. Note:
Press (up or down) SOURCE until “Multi- • You cannot display “7” – “12” when a 6-disc multi-
CD” appears. CD player is connected.
2. Press (up or down) VOLUME to adjust the
volume.

3. Press 5 or ∞ to select a disc.

A disc number for which there is no disc will
be skipped.
• You can use the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12)
to select a disc directly.
4. Press 2 or 3 to select a track.

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Switching and scrolling the title Multi-CD player function menu

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When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT The multi-CD player function menu has the fol-
compatible multi-CD player, you can switch text lowing functions:
display such as artist name and track title.
With text longer than 32 letters, you can scroll
to see the rest of the text.
1. Press TITLE to switch the title mode.
Note:
2. Press the corresponding button to dis-

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• If you do not operate the function within about 30
play the desired title.
seconds, the display is automatically returned.
FORM 1 (When you select the disc title input mode (TTLin)
or ITS memory mode (ITS.M), the display is not
Button Operation returned automatically.)
D.TTL Displays disc title. • “T.LIST” is displayed only when playing a CD TEXT
disc on a CD TEXT compatible multi-CD player.
D.ART Displays disc artist name.
T.TTL Displays track title.
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T.ART Displays track artist name.
THNDR Displays thunderbolt There are three repeat play ranges for the
animation. multi-CD player: one-track repeat, disc repeat
and multi-CD player repeat.
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title.
1. Press FUNC to select the repeat mode.

FORM 2 2. Press RPT to select the repeat range.

Press RPT repeatedly to switch between the
Button Operation
following repeat ranges:

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TTL1 Displays disc title and track Magazine repeat (multi-CD player repeat)
title. = Track repeat (one-track repeat)
TTL2 Displays disc title and disc = Disc repeat (disc repeat)
artist name. • When the repeat mode is exited, either
TTL3 Displays track title and track “T.RPT” or “D.RPT” may appear on the
artist name. basic display.
– “T.RPT” appears while the one-track
SCROLL Scrolls the displayed title. repeat is selected.
– “D.RPT” appears while the disc repeat is ITALIANO
selected.
Note:
• If you do not operate the function within about eight Note:
seconds, the display is automatically returned. • If you select other discs during repeat play, the
• You cannot use 5/∞/2/3 to select a disc or track repeat range changes to multi-CD player repeat.
in title mode. • If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse
• When you select the display form 2, the titles are during one-track repeat, the repeat range changes
displayed up to 24 letters long. to disc repeat.
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• A CD TEXT disc is a CD featuring recorded text

information such as disc title, artist name and track
title.
• If certain text information is not recorded on a CD
TEXT disc, “No ~” (e.g., “No title”) is displayed.
• If you have not input disc titles, “No title” is dis-
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Playing tracks in random order 4. When you find the desired track (or disc),
press SCAN to turn scan play off.
Random play lets you play back tracks in ran- The light goes off. The track (or disc) will
dom order within the repeat range: multi-CD continue to play.
player repeat and disc repeat. • If the scan mode is automatically canceled,
select the scan mode again.
1. Select the repeat range.
Refer to “Repeating play” on page 24. Note:
• After track or disc scanning is finished, normal
2. Press FUNC and then press RDM to
playback of the tracks will begin again.
select the random mode.
• If you turn scan play on during one-track repeat, the
3. Press RDM to turn random play on. repeat range changes to disc repeat.
The light illuminates. Tracks will play in ran-
dom order within the selected repeat range. Selecting tracks from the track
• Press RDM again to turn random play off.
• When the random mode is exited while
title list
random play is on, “RDM” appears on the The track title list lets you see the list of track
basic display. titles on a CD TEXT disc and select one of
them for playback.
Note:
• If you turn random play on during one-track repeat, 1. Press FUNC and then press T.LIST to
the repeat range changes to disc repeat. select the track title list mode.

2. Press NEXT to display the desired track

Scanning CDs and tracks title.
When you select disc repeat, scan play lets you Press NEXT until the desired track title
hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the appears.
selected CD. When you select multi-CD player
repeat, scan play lets you hear the first 10 sec-
onds of the first track on each CD.
1. Select the repeat range.
Refer to “Repeating play” on page 24.
3. Press the corresponding number button
2. Press FUNC and then press SCAN to to select the desired track title.
select the scan mode.
That selection will begin to play.
3. Press SCAN to turn scan play on.
Note:
The light illuminates. The first 10 seconds of • You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play
each track of the current disc (or the first the desired track title.
track of each disc) are played. • Only when playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT
• When the scan mode is exited while scan compatible multi-CD player, you can switch to this
play is on, “SCAN” appears on the basic mode.
display.

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The light illuminates. Play of the current
title list track pauses.
• Press PAUSE again to turn pause off.
The disc title list lets you see the list of disc • When the pause mode is exited while
titles and select one of them for playback. pause is on, “PAUSE” is displayed in the
Displayed disc titles are those which have been basic display.
entered into the multi-CD player or recorded on
a CD TEXT disc. Note:
1. Press FUNC and then press D.LIST to • You can also turn pause on or off by pressing
PAUSE in the following display.

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select the disc title list mode.

2. Press NEXT to switch between “1” – “6”

and “7” – “12”. • You can also turn pause on or off by pressing PGM.

Entering disc titles

Disc title input lets you input up to 100 CD titles
up to 10 letters long (with ITS memory) into the

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multi-CD player. If you input a CD title, the
3. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12) entered title is displayed.
to select the desired disc title.
1. Press 5 or ∞ to play a disc you want to
That selection will begin to play. enter the title.
Note: 2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and play TTLin to select the disc title input mode.
the desired disc title.
• “No D.Title” is displayed for a disc whose title has 3. Press ABC to switch the character mode.

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not been input. Press ABC repeatedly to switch between the
• “No disc” is displayed next to the disc number following modes:
when no disc is set in the magazine. Alphabet (upper case), numbers and sym-
• You cannot display “7” – “12” when a 6-disc multi- bols = Alphabet (lower case)
CD player is connected. • Press 012 to switch to the numbers and
symbols mode.
Pausing CD playback 4. Press 5 or ∞ to select letters, numbers
Pause lets you temporarily stop playback of the and symbols.
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CD.
1. Press FUNC and then press PAUSE to
select the pause mode.

• To insert a space, select the flashing cur-

sor “_”.
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5. Press 3 to move the cursor to the next Note:
character position. • If the multi-CD player does not support these func-
• Press 2 to move backwards in the display. tions, “No COMP” is displayed when you attempt to
select it.
6. Press 3 to move the cursor to the last
position and then press 3 one more time
after entering the title. Using ITS memory
The ITS (instant track selection) lets you make
7. Press BAND to cancel the disc title input
a program of favorite tracks from those in the
mode.
multi-CD player magazine. After you have
Note: added your favorite tracks to the ITS memory,
• When playing a CD TEXT disc on a CD TEXT com- you can turn on ITS play and play just those
patible multi-CD player, if you switch to this mode, selections.
“No title input” is displayed and you cannot input
the title. Programming tracks in ITS memory
• Titles remain in memory even after the disc has You can use ITS to enter and play back up to
been removed from the magazine, and are recalled 24 tracks per disc for up to 100 discs (with the
when the disc is reinserted. disc title).
• After the titles for 100 discs have been entered, the
1. Press 5 or ∞ to play the CD you want to
data for a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.
program.

Using compression and dynamic 2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press
ITS.M to select the ITS memory mode.
bass emphasis
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.
Using the COMP (compression) and DBE
(dynamic bass emphasis) functions enables 4. Press MEMO to store the currently play-
multi-CD player sound quality adjustment. Each ing track in the ITS memory.
of the functions enables two-step adjustment. “Memory complete” is displayed briefly and
The COMP function adjusts imbalances the currently playing track is added to ITS
between loud and subdued sounds at higher memory.
volumes.
DBE boosts bass levels to give a fuller sound. 5. Press BAND to cancel the ITS memory
mode.
1. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press
COMP to select the compression and Note:
dynamic bass emphasis mode. • In this mode, you can also use 5 to store the cur-
2. Press COMP to select the desired setting. rently playing track in the ITS memory.
• After 100 discs have been programmed, the data for
Press COMP repeatedly to switch between a new disc will overwrite the oldest one.
the following settings:
COMP OFF = COMP 1 = COMP 2
= COMP OFF = DBE 1 = DBE 2
• When this mode is exited except for
“COMP OFF” is selected, “COMP” appears
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Playback from ITS memory 5. Press BAND to cancel the ITS memory
mode.

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ITS play lets you listen to the tracks that you
have entered into ITS memory. When you turn Note:
on ITS play, tracks from ITS memory in the • In this mode, you can also use ∞ to erase the cur-
multi-CD player will begin to play. rently playing track from ITS memory.
1. Select the repeat range.
Refer to “Repeating play” on page 24. Erasing a CD from ITS memory
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press When you want to erase all tracks of a CD from
ITS.P to select the ITS play mode. ITS memory, you can do so when ITS play is

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off.
3. Press ITS.P to turn ITS play on. 1. Press 5 or ∞ to select the CD you want
The light illuminates. Playback begins of to erase from ITS memory.
those tracks from ITS memory within the If ITS play is on, turn ITS play off. Refer to
selected repeat range: multi-CD player “Playback from ITS memory” on this page.
repeat or disc repeat.
• Press ITS.P again to turn ITS play off. 2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press
• When the ITS play mode is exited while ITS.M to select the ITS memory mode.
ITS play is on, “ITS” appears on the basic

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3. Press CLEAR to erase all tracks on the
display.
currently playing CD from ITS memory.
Note: “Memory deleted” is displayed briefly and all
• If no track in the current play range is programmed tracks on the currently playing CD are
for ITS play, “ITS empty” is displayed. erased from ITS memory.
4. Press BAND to cancel the ITS memory
Erasing a track from ITS memory mode.
When you want to erase a track from ITS mem-

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ory, you can do so when ITS play is on. Note:
1. Turn ITS play on while playing a CD from • In this mode, you can also use ∞ to erase all tracks
which you want to erase a track program on the currently playing CD from ITS memory.
from ITS memory.
Refer to “Playback from ITS memory” on this
page.
2. Press FUNC and NEXT and then press
ITS.M to select the ITS memory mode. ITALIANO
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired track.

4. Press CLEAR to erase the currently play-

ing track from ITS memory.
The currently playing track is erased from
ITS memory and playback of the next track
from ITS memory begins. If there are no
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tracks from ITS memory in the current play

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 TV Tuner

The following explains how to use this product Basic operation

to control a TV tuner, which is sold separately.
For details of TV tuner-specific operation/fea- 1. Press SOURCE to select the TV tuner.
tures, see your TV tuner’s manual. Press SOURCE until “Television” appears.
• With this product, you can operate preset chan-
nel list as one additional function. 2. Press (up or down) VOLUME to adjust the
volume.

3. Press 2 or 3 to tune in to a station.

Display and indicators • If you press and hold 2 or 3 for about one
second and then release, you can perform
FORM 1 seek tuning.
q w
Storing and recalling broadcast
stations
If you press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12),
you can easily store up to 12 broadcast stations
e for later recall.

FORM 2 Storing broadcast stations

q w
1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” –
“12”).
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”)
appears.
2. When you find a station that you want to
e store in memory, press and hold any of
the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12) until the pre-
qBand set number stops flashing.
wPreset number The station is stored in memory under the
eChannel selected button.
Note:
• Up to 12 stations can be memorized in one band.
• This product allows you to store and recall directly
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Recalling broadcast stations Selecting channels from the pre-

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1. Press NEXT to display “1” – “6” (or “7” – set channel list
“12”.
Press NEXT until “1” – “6” (or “7” – “12”) The preset channel list lets you see the list of
appears. preset channels and select one of them to
receive.
2. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (or 7 – 12)
to recall the station preset under that but- 1. Press FUNC and then press chLIST to
ton. select the preset channel list mode.

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2. Press NEXT to switch between “1” – “6”
Note: and “7” – “12”.
• You can also use 5 or ∞ to recall broadcast sta-
tions memorized under the buttons 1 – 12.

Changing a band
• Press BAND to select the desired band.
3. Press any of the buttons 1 – 6 (7 – 12) to
Press BAND repeatedly to switch between

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recall the desired channel.
the following bands:
TV 1 = TV 2 Note:
• You can also use 2, 3 and 5 to select and recall
TV tuner function menu the desired channel.
The TV tuner function menu has the following
functions:

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q w

q BSSM (best stations sequential memory)

Press BSSM repeatedly to turn BSSM on or
off.
When finished, the display switches to the
preset channel list mode.
w chLIST (preset channel list) ITALIANO
For operation of the preset channel list, refer
to “Selecting channels from the preset chan-
nel list” on this page.
Note:
• If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned.
• You can also turn BSSM off by pressing PGM.
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 Audio Adjustments

Adjusting the audio easily Recalling equalizer curves

The following functions let you easily adjust The graphic equalizer lets you adjust equaliza-
your audio system to match the car interior tion to match the car interior acoustic character-
acoustic characteristics which vary depending istics as desired. There are seven stored equal-
on the type of car. izer curves which you can easily recall at any
• Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ) time.
• Using position selector (POSI)
1. Press EEQ to switch to the easy equalizer
• Using time alignment (T.AL1)
mode.
• Adjusting equalizer curves (EQ1)
2. Press NEXT to switch between “CSTM2”
Adjusting the audio finely and the other selections (curves).

By carrying out the following settings/adjust- 3. Press the corresponding button to select
ments in order, you can create a finely-tuned the desired equalizer curve.
sound field effortlessly.
Button Equalizer curve
• Using position selector (POSI)
• Using time alignment (T.AL1) S.BASS Super bass
• Adjusting time alignment (T.AL2) PWRFL Powerful
• Using subwoofer output (SW1) NATRL Natural
• Adjusting subwoofer settings (SW2)
• Setting the high pass filter for front speakers VOCAL Vocal
(HPF F) FLAT Flat
• Setting the high pass filter for rear speakers CSTM1 Custom1
(HPF R)
CSTM2 Custom2
• Using balance adjustment (F/B)
• Creating the auto-equalizer curve (A.EQ)
• Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ) • “CUSTOM1” and “CUSTOM2” are adjusted
• Adjusting equalizer curves (EQ1) equalizer curves that you can create for
• Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer (EQ2) yourself. (Refer to “Adjusting 13-band
graphic equalizer” on page 33.)
Extra functions • When “FLAT” is selected the equalizer
makes no supplement or correction to the
These functions are helpful in adjusting the sound. This is useful for checking the
sound to suit your system or your personal pref- effect of the equalizer curves by switching
erences. alternatively between “FLAT” and a set
• Using loudness (LOUD) equalizer curve.
• Using sound field control, octaver and BBE
Note:
sound (SFC)
• You can also use 2 and 3 to select the desired
• Adjusting source levels (SLA)
equalizer curve.
• Switching the digital attenuator (D.ATT)
• If you do not operate the function within about eight
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Audio menu balance.

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The audio menu has the following functions: Each press of 2 or 3 moves the left/right
speaker balance towards the left or the right.
• “BALANCE L25” – “BALANCE R25” is dis-
played as the left/right speaker balance
moves from left to right.

Using loudness

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Note:
Loudness compensates for deficiencies in the
• If you do not operate the function within about 30
low- and high-sound ranges at low volume.
seconds, the display is automatically returned.
(When you select the 13-band graphic equalizer 1. Press AUDIO and then press LOUD to
mode (EQ2) or the time alignment adjustment mode select the loudness mode.
(T.AL2), the display is not returned automatically.)
• “T.AL2” is displayed only when you select “FL” or 2. Press LOUD to turn the loudness on.
“FR” in the position selector mode (POSI). “LOUDNESS ON” appears in the display.
• “SW1” and “SW2” are displayed only when you • Press LOUD again to turn loudness off.

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select “SW” in the preout output setting mode (refer
to page 41).
• “SW2” is displayed only when the subwoofer output
Using sound field control,
is on in the subwoofer output mode (SW1). octaver and BBER sound
• “SLA” is not displayed when you select FM tuner as
the source. SFC (sound field control) incorporates four pro-
• “A.EQ” is displayed after the auto-equalizer curve grams reproducing the typical sound field of a
has been set. studio, club, concert hall or dome. This function
makes it possible to reproduce the realistic
sound fields of the four programs in your car.

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Using balance adjustment Octaver makes the bass sound louder.
BBE sound processing technology makes
You can select a fader/balance setting that pro-
music sound “live”. Highs are clearer, naturally
vides an ideal listening environment in all occu-
brilliant and more finely detailed. Lows are tight,
pied seats.
well defined and harmonically rich.
1. Press AUDIO to select the fader/balance
mode. Note:
• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
2. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust front/rear speaker The mark BBE is a trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. ITALIANO
balance.
Each press of 5 or ∞ moves the front/rear
speaker balance towards the front or the
rear.
• “FADER F25” – “FADER R25” is displayed
as the front/rear speaker balance moves
from front to rear.
• “FADER FR00” is the proper setting when
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 Audio Adjustments

Recalling sound field programs Adjusting equalizer curves

1. Press AUDIO and then press SFC to The factory supplied equalizer curves, with the
select the sound field control mode. exception of “FLAT”, can be adjusted to a fine
degree (nuance control).
2. Press the corresponding button to select
the desired sound field program. 1. Press AUDIO and then press EQ1 to
select the graphic equalizer mode.
Button Effect
STUDIO Studio 2. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the equalizer
curve.
CLUB Club
HALL Concert hall Each press of 5 or ∞ increases or decreas-
es the equalizer curve respectively.
DOME Dome • “+6” – “–5” (or “–6”) is displayed as the
OCT Octaver 1 and 2 equalizer curve is increased or decreased.
BBE BBE Note:
• The actual range of the adjustment differs depend-
• Press the same button again to cancel the ing on which equalizer curve is selected.
selected sound field program. • The equalizer curve with all frequencies set to 0
cannot be adjusted.
Switching the octaver setting • You can use 2 and 3 to select the desired equaliz-
er curve.
You can switch the octaver setting.
“OCTAVER2” has a stronger effect
“OCTAVER1”. Adjusting 13-band graphic equal-
1. Press AUDIO and SFC and then press izer
OCT to select octaver.
For “CUSTOM1” and “CUSTOM2” equalizer
2. Press 5 or ∞ to switch the octaver set- curves, you can adjust the level of each band.
ting. • A separate “CUSTOM1” curve can be created
Each press of 5 or ∞ switches the octaver for each source. (The built-in CD and the
setting between 1 and 2. multi-CD players are set to the same equaliz-
er adjustment setting automatically.) If you
make adjustments when a curve other than
Adjusting BBE sound level “CUSTOM2” is selected, the equalizer curve
For BBE sound processing technology, you can settings will be memorized in “CUSTOM1”.
adjust the level of BBE. • A “CUSTOM2” curve can be created common
1. Press AUDIO and SFC and then press to all sources. If you make adjustments when
BBE to select BBE. the “CUSTOM2” curve is selected, the “CUS-
TOM2” curve will be updated.
2. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the level of BBE.
Each press of 5 or ∞ increases or decreas-
es the level of BBE.
• “+4” – “–4” is displayed as the level is
increased or decreased.

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1. Recall the equalizer curve you want to
adjust. Using position selector

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Refer to “Recalling equalizer curves” on One way to assure a more natural sound is to
page 31. clearly position the stereo image, putting you
right in the center of the sound field.
2. Press AUDIO and then press EQ2 to
The position selector function lets you automati-
select the 13-band graphic equalizer
cally adjust the speakers’ output levels and
mode.
inserts a delay time to match the number and
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the equalizer band position of occupied seats.
to be adjusted. The result is a natural sound regardless of

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where you are seated.
Each press of 2 or 3 selects equalizer
bands in the following order: 1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press
50 Ô 80 Ô 125 Ô 200 Ô 315 Ô 500 POSI to select the position selector
Ô 800 Ô 1.25k Ô 2k Ô 3.15k Ô 5k mode.
Ô 8k Ô 12.5k (Hz)
2. Press the corresponding button to select
4. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the level of the a listening position.
equalizer band.
Button Position
Each press of 5 or ∞ increases or decreas-

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es the level of the equalizer band. FL Front seat left
• “+6” – “–6” is displayed as the level is FR Front seat right
increased or decreased.
FRONT Front seats
• You can then select another band and
adjust the level. ALL All seats

• Press the same button again to cancel the

selected listening position.

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Note:
• You can also use 5, ∞, 2 or 3 to select the listen-
ing position.
Button Position
2 Front seat left
3 Front seat right
5 Front seats
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4. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the distance
Using time alignment between the selected speaker and the lis-
The time alignment lets you adjust the distance tening position.
between each speaker and the listening posi- Each press of 5 or ∞ increases or decreas-
tion to match the type of car. There are five es the distance.
types of car stored which you can easily recall • “400.0cm” – “0.0cm” is displayed as the
at any time. distance is increased or decreased, if you
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press have selected centimeters (cm).
T.AL1 to select the time alignment mode. • “160inch” – “0inch” is displayed as the dis-
tance is increased or decreased, if you
2. Press the corresponding button to select have selected inches.
the type of car. • You can adjust the distance for the other
speakers in the same way.
Button Type of car
SEDAN Sedan Note:
• “T.AL2” is not displayed when neither “FL” or “FR”
WAGON Wagon is selected in the position selector mode (POSI). If
M.VAN Mini van “FL” or “FR” is not selected, “T.AL2” is inactive.
SUV Sports utility vehicle
CUSTM Custom Using subwoofer output
This product is equipped with a subwoofer out-
• “Custom” is an adjusted time alignment put which can be switched on or off. When a
that you can create for yourself. subwoofer is connected to this product, turn the
subwoofer output on.
Adjusting time alignment The subwoofer output phase can be switched
For “Custom” time alignment, you can adjust between normal and reverse.
the distance between each speaker and the 1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press
selected position. SW1 to select the subwoofer output
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press mode.
T.AL2 to select the time alignment adjust-
2. Press SW1 to turn the subwoofer output
ment mode.
on.
2. Press the corresponding button to select “SUB. W ON” appears in the display.
a unit of distance. • Press SW1 again to turn subwoofer output
off.
Button Unit of distance
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the subwoofer
cm Centimeter
output phase.
inch Inch
Press 2 to select reverse phase. Press 3 to
select normal phase.
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the speaker to be
adjusted.
Each press of 2 or 3 selects speakers in
the following order:
Front Left (front left) Ô Front Right (front
right) Ô Rear Right (rear right) Ô Rear
Left (rear left) Ô Sub. W (subwoofer)
• You cannot select “SUB.W” when the sub-
woofer output is off.
• You cannot select “Sub. W” when you
select “REAR” in the preout output setting
mode (refer to page 41).
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Adjusting subwoofer settings 3. Press 2 or 3 to select a high pass filter
range.

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When the subwoofer output is on, you can
adjust the cut-off frequency and the output level Each press of 2 or 3 selects frequencies in
of the subwoofer. the following order:
50 Ô 63 Ô 80 Ô 100 Ô 125 (Hz)
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press
SW2 to select the subwoofer setting
mode.
Setting the high pass filter for rear
speakers
2. Press 2 or 3 to select the cut-off fre-
quency. 1. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.

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Each press of 2 or 3 selects cut-off fre-
2. Press HPF R to select the high pass filter
quencies in the following order:
mode.
50 Ô 63 Ô 80 Ô 100 Ô 125 (Hz)
3. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the output level of 3. Press HPF R to turn the high pass filter
the subwoofer. on.
Each press of 5 or ∞ increases or decreas- “HPF ON” appears in the display.
es the level of the subwoofer. • Press HPF R again to turn the high pass
• “+6” – “–24” is displayed as the level is filter off.

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increased or decreased. 4. Press 2 or 3 to select a high pass filter
Note: range.
• “SW2” is not displayed when the subwoofer output Each press of 2 or 3 selects frequencies in
is off in the subwoofer output mode (SW1). In this the following order:
case, this mode is inactive. 50 Ô 63 Ô 80 Ô 100 Ô 125 (Hz)

Using the high pass filter

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When the subwoofer is connected and you do
not want low sound to play from the front or rear
speakers, turn the high pass filter on. Only fre-
quencies higher than those in the selected
range will be output from the front or rear
speakers.

Setting the high pass filter for front

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speakers
1. Press AUDIO and NEXT and then press
HPF F to select the high pass filter mode.

2. Press HPF F to turn the high pass filter

on.
“HPF ON” appears in the display.
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• Press HPF F again to turn the high pass fil-

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 Audio Adjustments

Adjusting source levels 3. Press A.EQ to turn the auto-equalizer on.

“AUTO EQ ON” appears in the display.
SLA (source level adjustment) lets you adjust • Press A.EQ again to turn auto-equalizer
the volume level of each source to prevent radi- off.
cal changes in volume when switching between
sources. Note:
• Settings are based on the FM tuner volume • “A.EQ” is not displayed if auto-equalizing has not
level, which remains unchanged. been carried out. In this case, this mode is inactive.

1. Compare the FM tuner volume level with

the level of the source you want to adjust Switching the digital attenuator
(e.g., built-in CD player). When listening to a CD or other source on
which the recording level is high, setting the
2. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.
equalizer curve level to high may result in dis-
3. Press SLA to select the SLA mode. tortion.
You can switch the digital attenuator to low to
4. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the source vol- reduce distortion.
ume. • Sound quality is better at the high setting, so
Each press of 5 or ∞ increases or decreas- this is the setting usually used.
es the source volume. 1. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.
• “+4” – “–4” is displayed as the source vol-
ume is increased or decreased. 2. Press D.ATT to select the digital attenua-
tor mode.
Note:
• Since the FM tuner volume is the control, it is not 3. Press the corresponding button to select
possible to apply source level adjustments to the the digital attenuator level.
FM tuner.
• The AM tuner volume level can also be adjusted Button Level
using source level adjustment. LOW Low
• The built-in CD and the multi-CD players are both HIGH High
set to the same source level adjustment volume
automatically.

Using the auto-equalizer Creating the auto-equalizer curve

The auto-equalizer automatically measures car
The auto-equalizer is the equalizer curve creat-
interior acoustic characteristics, and then cre-
ed by auto-equalizing. (Refer to “Creating the
ates the auto-equalizer curve based on that
auto-equalizer curve” on this page.)
information.
You can turn the auto-equalizer on or off.
1. Press AUDIO and then press NEXT twice.
WARNING:
2. Press A.EQ to select the auto-equalizer • To prevent accidents, never carry out auto-
on/off mode. equalizing while driving. When this function
measures the car interior acoustic characteris-
tics to create an auto-equalizer curve, a loud
measurement tone (noise) may be output
from the speakers.

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 • Auto-equalizing changes the audio settings as
PRECAUTION: below:

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• Carrying out auto-equalizing under the follow- – The fader/balance settings return to the cen-
ing conditions may damage the speakers. Be ter position. (Refer to page 32.)
sure to check conditions thoroughly before – The graphic equalizer curve switches to
carrying out auto-equalizing. “FLAT”. (Refer to page 31.)
– When speakers are incorrectly connected. – When a subwoofer is connected to this prod-
(e.g., When a rear speaker is connected to a uct, it will be adjusted automatically either
subwoofer output.) subwoofer output and high pass filter setting
– When a speaker is connected to a power for rear speaker.

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amp delivering output higher than the speak- • If you carry out auto-equalizing when an auto-
er’s maximum input power capability. equalizer curve already exists, the previous
• If the microphone is placed in an unsuitable curve will be erased.
position the measurement tone may become • If you change the preout output setting after
loud and measurement may take a long time, you performed Auto equalizing, Auto-equaliz-
resulting in a drain on battery power. Be sure er curve is erased. In this case, perform Auto-
to place the microphone in the specified loca- equalizing again.
tion. (Refer to “Carrying out auto-equalizing.)
Carrying out auto-equalizing

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Before operating the auto-equalization 1. Stop the car in a place that is as quiet as
function possible, close all doors, windows and
• Carry out auto-equalizing in as quiet a place the sun roof, and then turn the engine off.
as possible, with the car engine and air condi- If the engine is left running, engine noise
tioning switched off. Also cut power to car may prevent correct auto-equalizing.
phones or portable telephones in the car, or 2. Fix the supplied microphone in the center
remove from the car before carrying out auto- of the headrest of the driver’s seat, facing
equalizing. Sounds other than the measure-

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forward, using the belt (sold separately).
ment tone (surrounding sounds, engine
sound, telephones ringing etc.) may prevent The auto-equalizer curve may differ depend-
correct measurement of car interior acoustic ing on where you place the microphone. If
characteristics. desired, place the microphone on the front
• Be sure to carry out auto-equalizing using the passenger seat to carry out auto-equalizing.
supplied microphone. Using another micro-
phone may prevent measurement, or result in
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characteristics. ITALIANO
• Neither front nor rear speaker is connected,
auto-equalizing cannot be carried out.
• When this product is connected to a power
amp with input level control, auto-equalizing
may not be possible if you lower power amp
input level. Set the power amp’s input level to
the standard position.
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3. Turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC. 9. Get out of the car and close the door
If the car’s air conditioner or heater is turned within 10 seconds when the 10-second
on, turn it off. Noise from the fan in the air count-down starts.
conditioner or heater may prevent correct The measurement tone (noise) is output
auto-equalizing. from the speakers, and auto-equalizing
• Press (up or down) SOURCE to turn the (acoustic characteristics measurement and
source on if this product is turned off. compensation) begins.
• When all speakers are connected, auto-
4. Select the position for the seat on which
equalizing is completed in about four min-
the microphone is placed.
utes.
Refer to “Using position selector” on page • To cancel auto-equalizing part way
34. through, press any button.
• If no position is selected before you start
auto-equalizing, “FL” is selected automati- 10.When auto-equalizing is completed,
cally. “Complete” is displayed.
When correct measurement of car interior
5. Press (up or down) SOURCE to turn the
acoustic characteristics is not possible, an
source off.
error message is displayed. (Refer to
6. Press and hold 2 to enter the auto- “Understanding auto-equalizing error mes-
equalizer measurement mode. sages” on page 48.)
The front panel opens automatically. 11.Press any button to cancel the auto-
• When the source is off, you can check the equalizer mode.
location of “ 2” by turnig on the feature
demo. 12.Store the microphone carefully in the
glove compartment.
Store the microphone carefully in the glove
compartment or other safe place. If the
microphone is subjected to direct sunlight for
an extended period, high temperatures may
cause distortion, color change or malfunc-
• You can also enter the auto-equalizer
tion.
measurement mode by pressing and hold-
ing AUDIO on the remote controller.
7. Plug the microphone into the microphone
input jack on this product.

8. Press A.EQ to start the auto-equalizing.

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 Initial Settings

Initial settings menu Using the feature demo

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The initial settings menu has the following func- The feature demo automatically starts when
tions: power to this product is switched off while the
ignition switch is set to ACC or ON.
You can turn the feature demo on or off.
1. With the source turned off, press and
hold 1.

Initial settings menu operation 2. Press F.DEMO to select the feature demo

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You can operate the initial settings menu only mode.
when the source is off. 3. Press F.DEMO to turn the feature demo
1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to turn the on.
source off. “ON” appears in the display.
• Press F.DEMO again to turn the feature
2. Press and hold 1 to enter the initial
demo off.
settings menu.
• When the source is off, you can check the Note:

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location of “ 1” by turnig on the feature • The red lead (ACC) of this product should be con-
demo. nected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch
ON/OFF operations. If this is not done, the vehicle
battery may be drained.

Switching the auxiliary setting

It is possible to use auxiliary equipment with
• You can also enter the initial settings menu
this product.

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by pressing and holding FUNCTION on the
Turn the auxiliary setting on when using exter-
remote controller.
nal equipment connected to this product.
Note: 1. With the source turned off, press and
• Press BAND to cancel the initial settings menu. hold 1.

Using reverse mode 2. Press AUX to select the AUX mode.

If you do not carry out an operation within about 3. Press AUX to turn AUX on.
30 seconds, screen indications will start to “ON” appears in the display. ITALIANO
reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 • Press AUX again to turn AUX off.
seconds.
You can turn the reverse mode on or off.
1. With the source turned off, press and
hold 1 to select the reverse mode.

2. Press REV to turn the reverse mode on.

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“ON” appears in the display.

• Press REV again to turn the reverse mode
off.

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 Initial Settings

Switching the telephone Setting the FM tuning step

muting/attenuation setting The FM tuning step employed by seek tuning
can be switched between 100 kHz, the preset
Sound from this product is muted or attenuated
step, and 50 kHz.
automatically when a call is made or received
using a connected cellular telephone. 1. With the source turned off, press and
hold 1.
1. With the source turned off, press and
hold 1. 2. Press NEXT and then press FMstep to
select the FM tuning step mode.
2. Press MUTE.S to select the telephone
muting/attenuation mode. 3. Press the corresponding button to select
the desired tuning step.
3. Press MUTE.S to select the desired set-
ting. Button Tuning step
Press MUTE.S repeatedly to switch between 50K 50 kHz
the following settings: 100K 100 kHz
TEL mute = 10dB ATT = 20dB ATT
• “20dB ATT” has a stronger effect than
“10dB ATT”, and “TEL mute” has a Note:
stronger effect than “20dB ATT”. • If seek tuning is performed in 50 kHz steps, stations
Note: may be tuned in imprecisely. Tune in the stations
• The sound turns off, “MUTE” or “ATT” is displayed with manual tuning or use seek tuning again.
and no audio adjustments, except volume control,
are possible. Setting the AM tuning step
• Operation returns to normal when the phone call is
ended. The AM tuning step can be switched between 9
kHz, the preset step, and 10 kHz. When using
the tuner in North, Central or South America,
Setting preout output reset the tuning step from 9 kHz (531 – 1,602
This product is equipped with a preout output. It kHz allowable) to 10 kHz (530 – 1,640 kHz
can be used for subwoofer or rear output. allowable).
Initially, it is set for SW (subwoofer). 1. With the source turned off, press and
When connecting a rear speaker to this output, hold 1.
set for REAR (rear speaker).
2 Press NEXT and then press AMstep to
1. With the source turned off, Press and select the AM tuning step mode.
hold 1.
3 Press the corresponding button to select
2. Press NEXT and then press PREOUT to the desired tuning step.
select the preout output setting mode.
Button Tuning step
3. Press SW (subwoofer) or REAR (rear
9K 9 kHz
speaker) to switch your desired preout
output type. 10K 10 kHz

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 Initial Functions
Other Settings

Attenuating volume Setting the date

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The calender display adjusted in this mode
The attenuator lets you lower the volume level appears only when sources and the feature
quickly (by about 90%). demo are off.
• Press ATT to turn the attenuator on. 1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.
“ATT” appears in the display. Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.
• Press ATT again to turn the attenuator off
and return to the original volume level. 2. Press CLK and then press DATE to set
the date.

Displaying and setting the clock

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3. Press 2 or 3 to switch between day,
month and year.
You can turn the time display on or off and set
the time. 4. Press 5 or ∞ to correct the date.
Pressing 5 advances the day, month or
Setting the time display on or off year.
Pressing ∞ turns back the day, month or
1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.
year.
Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.

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2. Press CLK and then press ON/OFF to Setting the time
turn the time display on.
1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.
The light illuminates. When the time display
is turned on, “TIME”, “DATE” and “JUST” Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.
appear simultaneously. 2. Press CLK and then press TIME to set the
• Press ON/OFF again to turn the time dis- time.
play off.
• If you press BAND and exit the calendar 3. Press 2 or 3 to switch between hour and

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and time mode, the time display will minute.
appear instead of the source name.
4. Press 5 or ∞ to adjust the time.
Pressing 5 advances the hour or minute.
Pressing ∞ turns back the hour or minute.

Matching the time to a time signal

1. Press NEXT to display “CLK”.
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Press NEXT until “CLK” appears.

Note: 2. Press CLK and then press JUST to match

• If you do not operate the function within about 60 the time to a time signal.
seconds, the display is automatically returned. • If the minute is “00” – “29”, the minutes are
rounded down. (e.g., “10:18” becomes
Off clock display “10:00”.)
When the time display is turned on, the calen- • If the minute is “30” – “59”, the minutes are
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dar display appears with the time display when rounded up. (e.g., “10:36” becomes “11:00”.)
sources and the feature demo are off.
Note:
• During date adjustment, “JUST” is not displayed.

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 Other Functions

Changing the display form 1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”.

Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears.
This product is equipped with two basic dis- 2. Press C.MENU and then press PTRN to
plays. You can select the desired display. select the wall paper pattern mode.
1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”.
3. Press any of the buttons A – C to select
Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears. the desired pattern.
2. Press C.MENU and then press D.FORM to
select the display form mode.
Setting the entertainment display
3. Press either FORM 1 or FORM 2 to select
the desired display form. You can change the display to the movie
screens, the spectrum analyzer displays, etc.,
while listening to any source.
Adjusting the brightness
Setting the movie screen
Display brightness adjustment lets you adjust
the display for easier viewing when lighting con- There are two stored movie screens to select
ditions change. from.

1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”. 1. Press ENT and then press MOVIE to
select the movie mode.
Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears.
2. Press C.MENU and then press BRGHT to 2. Press any of the buttons MOVIE1,
select the brightness mode. MOVIE2 or ALL to select the desired
movie.
3. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the brightness. • When you press ALL, you can display
Each press of 2 or 3 increases or decreas- movies 1 and 2 sequentially.
es the brightness.
• “00” – “31” is displayed as the brightness is Note:
increased or decreased. • The movie screen will disappear temporarily when
you perform other operations, but will be displayed
again after three seconds.
Switching the dimmer setting
To prevent the display from being too bright at Setting the spectrum analyzer display
night, the display is automatically dimmed when There are two stored spectrum analyzer dis-
the car’s headlights are turned on. You can plays to select from.
switch the dimmer on or off.
1. Press ENT and then press S/A to select
1. Press NEXT to display “C.MENU”. the spectrum analyzer mode.
Press NEXT until “C.MENU” appears.
2. Press S/A1 or S/A2 to select the desired
2. Press C.MENU and then press DMMER to spectrum analyzer.
select the dimmer mode.
Note:
3. Press DMMER to turn the dimmer on. • The spectrum analyzer display will disappear tem-
“ON” appears on the display. porarily when you perform other operations, but will
• Press DMMER again to turn the dimmer off. be displayed again after three seconds.

Selecting the wall paper pattern Setting the background visual

The background visuals are only for display
The wall paper pattern is only for display form 2 form 1 “FORM 1”. There are five stored back-
“FORM 2”, and there are three patterns to ground visuals to select from.
choose from. • When you select “FORM 2”, “BG” is not dis-
• When you select “FORM 1”, “PTRN” is not played and this mode is inactive.
displayed and this mode is inactive.
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1. Press ENT and BG and then press BGV 2. Press FUNC and then press TTLin to
to select the background visual mode. select the AUX title input mode.

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Refer to “Entering disc titles” on page 26,
2. Press any of the buttons BGV1 – BGV5 to
and perform procedures 3 to 7 in the same
select the desired visual.
way.

Setting the background still picture Note:

• Even if you do not press TTLin you can enter the
The background still pictures are only for the
title, but you will not be able to change the charac-
display form 1 “FORM 1”. There are three
ter types.
stored background still pictures to select from.

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• When you select “FORM 2”, “BG” is not dis-
played and this mode is inactive.
1. Press ENT and BG and then press BGP
to select the background still picture
mode.

2. Press any of the buttons BGP1 – BGP3

to select the desired picture.

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Canceling the entertainment display
You can cancel the entertainment display (the
movie screens, the spectrum analyzer displays,
etc.).
• Press ENT and then press OFF to cancel
the entertainment display.

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Using the AUX source
An IP-BUS-RCA interconnector such as the
CD-RB20 or CD-RB10 (sold separately) lets
you connect this product to auxiliary equipment
featuring RCA output. For more details, refer to
the IP-BUS-RCA interconnector’s owner’s man-
ual.
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Selecting AUX as the source
• Press (up or down) SOURCE to select
AUX as the source.
Press (up or down) SOURCE until “AUX”
appears.

Entering the AUX title

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The title displayed for the AUX source can be

changed.
1. Press (up or down) SOURCE to select
AUX as the source.
Press (up or down) SOURCE until “AUX”
appears.

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 Additional Information

CD player and care CD-R and CD-RW discs

• CD-R (CD-Recordable)/CD-RW (CD-
• Use only CDs that carry either of the two ReWritable) discs recorded on CD recorder
Compact Disc Digital Audio marks shown units other than a music CD recorder may not
below. play properly on this CD player.
• Music CD-R/CD-RW discs, even when record-
ed on a music CD recorder, may not play
properly on this CD player because of differ-
ing disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on
the disc. Dirt or condensation on the lens
inside this product may also prevent playback.
• Use only normal, round CDs. If you insert • Titles and other text information recorded on a
irregular, non-round, shaped CDs they may CD-R/CD-RW disc may not be displayed by
jam in the CD player or not play properly. this product.
• This product conforms to the track skip func-
tion of the CD-R/CD-RW disc. The tracks con-
taining the track skip information are skipped
over automatically.
• If you insert a CD-RW disc into this product,
load time to playback will be longer than for a
• Check all CDs for cracks, scratches or warp- conventional CD or CD-R disc.
ing before playing. CDs that are cracked, • Read the precautions accompanying the CD-
scratched or warped may not play properly. R/CD-RW discs before use.
Do not use such discs.
• Avoid touching the recorded (non-printed
side) surface when handling the disc.
• Store discs in their cases when not in use.
• Keep discs out of direct sunlight and do not
expose the discs to high temperatures.
• Do not attach labels, write on or apply chemi-
cals to the surface of the discs.
• To clean dirt from a CD, wipe the disc with a
soft cloth outward from the center of the disc.

• If the heater is used in cold weather, moisture

may form on components inside the CD play-
er. Condensation may cause the CD player
not to operate properly. If you think that con-
densation is a problem, turn off the CD player
for an hour or so to allow the CD player to dry
out and wipe any damp discs with a soft cloth
to remove the moisture.
• Road shocks may interrupt CD playback.

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MD player and care • Keep MDs out of direct sunlight and high tem-
peratures.

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• Use MDs bearing this mark. Using a disc • If the surface of an MD cartridge is dirty, wipe
other than a music MD may result in damage it gently with a clean, soft cloth.
to this product. • Do not apply benzene, thinner or other volatile
liquids to MDs.
• When using an MD cleaning disc, be sure to
read the disc’s instructions carefully. Cleaning
discs may result in damage to this product.
• When it’s cold, if you start playing an MD

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immediately after switching the heater in a
room on, condensation on the optical lens
• Do not open the MD shutter by hand. Forcing inside the player or on the MD may prevent
it open may result in damage. normal play. If this happens, turn off the play-
er for about an hour to allow the condensation
to evaporate, and wipe damp MD cartridge
surfaces with a soft cloth.
Shutter

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• Be sure to stick labels supplied with MDs in
the specified location. Failing to do this, or
sticking one label on top of another may make
it impossible for the MD to be removed.

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• Do not use MDs with labels that are not
affixed correctly. Labels like this may catch on ITALIANO
something, preventing removal of the MD.
Before using an MD, remove the label if it is
not correctly affixed, and replace it with a new
label.
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 Additional Information

Understanding built-in CD player error messages

When problems occur during CD play, an error message may appear on the display. If an error mes-
sage appears on the display, refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested
method of correcting the problem. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer or your near-
est Pioneer service center.
Display Cause Remedy
ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Dirty disc. Clean disc.
ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Scratched disc. Replace disc.
ERROR- 14 Unrecorded disc. Check the disc.
ERROR- 10, 11, 12, 14, Electrical or mechanical Turn the ignition ON and OFF, or
17, 30, A0 problem. switch to a different source, then
back to the CD player.
ERROR- 44 All tracks are skip tracks. Replace disc.
HEAT CD player overheated. Turn off the CD player and wait
until the CD player cools down.

Understanding built-in MD player error messages

When problems occur during MD play, an error message may appear on the display. If an error mes-
sage appears on the display, refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested
method of correcting the problem. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer or your near-
est Pioneer service center.
Display Cause Remedy
BLANK DISC Blank disc is inserted. Replace disc.
TEMP MD player overheating. Discontinue play until the machine
temperature drops.
ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Dirty disc. Clean disc.
ERROR- 11, 12, 17, 30 Scratched disc. Replace disc.
ERROR- 01, 11, 12, 17, Electrical or mechanical Turn the ignition ON and OFF, or
30, A0 problem. switch to a different source, the
back to the MD player.
ERROR- 20, 21 Track information cannot be Reload the MD.
read.
ERROR- 20, 21, 24 There is something wrong with Replace disc.
the MD.
ERROR- 23 The MD contains recorded Replace disc.
information other than music.
ERROR- A1 Electrical or mechanical Press RESET.
problem.
ERROR- MD play not possible. Replace the MD with another disc,
or press RESET.

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Understanding auto-equalizing error messages

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When correct measurement of car interior acoustic characteristics is not possible using the auto-
equalizer, an error message may appear on the display. If an error message appears on the display,
refer to the table below to see what the problem is and the suggested method of correcting the prob-
lem. After checking, try again.
Display Cause Remedy
ERROR CHECK MIC Microphone is not connected. Plug the supplied microphone
securely into the jack.

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ERROR CHECK SPEAKER The microphone cannot pick Confirm that the speakers are
up the measuring tone of the connected correctly.
front and rear speakers. Correct the input level setting of the
power amp connected to the
speakers.
Set the microphone correctly.
ERROR CHECK SYSTEM The surrounding noise level Stop your car in a place that is as
is too high. quite as possible, and switch off the

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engine, air conditioner or heater.
Set the microphone correctly.

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 Additional Information

Connecting the units

Note:
• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and • When replacing fuse, be sure to use only fuse of the
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre- rating prescribed on the fuse holder.
ational vehicle, truck or bus, check the battery volt- • Since a unique BPTL circuit is employed, never wire
age. so the speaker leads are directly grounded or the
• To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to left and right ≠ speaker leads are common.
disconnect the ≠ battery cable before beginning • The black lead is ground. Please ground this lead
installation. separately from the ground of high-current prod-
• Refer to the owner’s manual for details on connect- ucts such as power amps.
ing the power amp and other units, then make con- If you ground the products together and the ground
nections correctly. becomes detached, there is a risk of damage to the
• Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive products or fire.
tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive tape • If the RCA pin jack on the unit will not be used, do
around them where they lie against metal parts. not remove the caps attached to the end of the con-
• Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch any nector.
moving parts, such as the gear shift, handbrake and • Speakers connected to this unit must be high-
seat rails. Do not route wiring in places that get hot, power types with minimum rating of 50 W and
such as near the heater outlet. If the insulation of impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. Connecting speakers
the wiring melts or gets torn, there is a danger of with output and/or impedance values other than
the wiring short-circuiting to the vehicle body. those noted here may result in the speakers catch-
• Don’t pass the yellow lead through a hole into the ing fire, emitting smoke, or becoming damaged.
engine compartment to connect to the battery. This • When an external power amp is being used with
will damage the lead insulation and cause a very this system, be sure not to connect the blue/white
dangerous short. lead to the amp’s power terminal. Likewise, do not
• Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protection connect the blue lead to the power terminal of the
circuit may fail to work when it should. auto-antenna. Such connection could cause exces-
• Never feed power to other equipment by cutting the sive current drain and malfunction.
insulation of the power supply lead of the unit and • To prevent incorrect connection, the input side of
tapping into the lead. The current capacity of the the IP-BUS connector is blue, and the output side is
lead will be exceeded, causing overheating. black. Connect the connectors of the same
colors correctly.

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• If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not
have an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition
switch, the red lead of the unit should be connected
to a terminal coupled with ignition switch ON/OFF
operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery
may be drained when you are away from the vehicle

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for several hours. (Fig. 1)

ACC O O
F F
OF

OF
N

N
STAR

STAR

T T

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ACC position No ACC position
Fig. 1

• Cords for this product and those for other products

may be different colors even if they have the same
function. When connecting this product to another
product, refer to the supplied Installation manuals
of both products and connect cords that have the

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same function.

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 Additional Information

Connection Diagram
This Product

Antenna jack 15 cm
15 cm

Multi-CD player
(sold separately) IP-BUS input Subwoofer output or
(Blue) Rear output

IP-BUS cable
Blue/white
When the source is switched ON, a
control signal is output.
To system control terminal of the power
Yellow/black amp (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
If you use a cellular telephone, connect it via the Audio
Mute lead on the cellular telephone. If not, keep the
Audio Mute lead free of any connections.

Blue
When the source is selected the tuner, a control signal is
output.
To Auto-antenna relay control terminal.
If the car features a glass antenna, connect to the antenna
booster power supply terminal (max. 300 mA 12 V DC).

Front speaker
Yellow Fuse holder
To terminal always supplied with power Left
regardless of ignition switch position.

Red Fuse resistor Rear speaker

To electric terminal controlled by
ignition switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF.

Orange/white Fuse resistor

To lighting switch terminal.
Subwoofer or
Black (ground) Rear speaker
To vehicle (metal) body. With a 2 speaker system, do not connect
anything to the speaker leads that are not
connected to speakers.

Perform these connections when using a

different amp (sold separately).

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Power amp
(sold separately)
Connecting cords
with RCA pin plugs
(sold separately)

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System remote control

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White Gray
+ +
Front speaker
≠ ≠
White/black Gray/black
Right
Green Violet
+ +
Rear speaker ITALIANO
≠ ≠
Green/black Violet/black

+ +
Subwoofer or
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Rear speaker
≠ ≠

Fig. 2

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Installation
Note:
• Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring • If installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal, the
temporarily, making sure it is all connected up unit might not give its optimum performance.
properly, and the unit and the system work proper- (Fig. 3)
ly.
• Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure
proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts
can cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your nearest dealer if installation 30˚
requires the drilling of holes or other modifications
of the vehicle.
• Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s
way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a
sudden stop, like an emergency stop. Fig. 3
• The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it over- • The cords must not cover up the area shown in the
heats, so don’t install the unit anywhere hot — for figure below. This is necessary to allow the ampli-
instance, near a heater outlet. fiers to radiate freely. (Fig. 4)

Do not close this area.

Fig. 4

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Installation using the screw holes on the side of the unit

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Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket. (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)

Select a position where the screw holes of the bracket and

the screw holes of the head unit become aligned (are fit-
ted), and tighten the screws at 3 or 4 places on each side.
Use either binding screws (5 × 6 mm) or flush surface
screws (5 × 6 mm), depending on the shape of the screw
holes in the bracket.

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Fig. 5

If the pawl gets in the

way, bend it down.
Screw
Be sure to use the screws
supplied with this product.

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Factory radio mounting bracket Dashboard or Console

Fig. 6
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 Additional Information

Specifications MD player
System ................................ Mini disc digital audio system
Usable discs .......................................................... Mini disc
General Signal format
Power source .............. 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) Sampling frequency ...................................... 44.1 kHz
Grounding system .......................................... Negative type Number of quantization bits ........................ 16; linear
Max. current consumption ........................................ 10.0 A Frequency characteristics .............. 20 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Dimensions Signal-to-noise ratio ............ 90 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network)
(mounting size) ...... 178 (W) × 100 (H) × 160 (D) mm Dynamic range .............................................. 90 dB (1 kHz)
(front face) ................ 170 (W) × 95 (H) × 16 (D) mm Number of channels ............................................ 2 (stereo)
Weight ...................................................................... 2.7 kg
FM tuner
Audio/DSP Frequency range ........................................ 87.5 – 108 MHz
Continuous power output is 22 W per channel min. into 4 Usable sensitivity ........................................................ 9 dBf
ohms, both channels driven 50 to 15,000 Hz with no more (0.8 µV/75 Ω, mono, S/N: 30 dB)
than 5% THD. 50 dB quieting sensitivity .......................................... 15 dBf
Maximum power output ...................................... 50 W × 4 (1.5 µV/75 Ω, mono)
Load impedance ............................ 4 Ω (4 – 8 Ω allowable) Signal-to-noise ratio ........................ 70 dB (IEC-A network)
Preout maximum output Distortion .......................... 0.3% (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz, stereo)
level/output impedance .............................. 2.0 V/1 kΩ Frequency response ...................... 30 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB)
Loudness contour ............ +10 dB (100 Hz), +7 dB (10 kHz) Stereo separation .......................... 40 dB (at 65 dBf, 1 kHz)
(volume: –30 dB)
Equalizer (13-Band Graphic Equalizer) AM tuner
Frequency ...................... 50/80/125/200/315/500/800 Frequency range .......................... 531 – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz)
1.25k/2k/3.15k/5k/8k/12.5k Hz 530 – 1,640 kHz (10 kHz)
Equalization range ............................................ ±12 dB Usable sensitivity .................................. 18 µV (S/N: 20 dB)
HPF Selectivity .................................................... 50 dB (±9 kHz)
Frequency .................................. 50/63/80/100/125 Hz 50 dB (±10 kHz)
Slope ........................................................ –12 dB/oct.
Subwoofer Note:
Frequency .................................. 50/63/80/100/125 Hz • US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Slope ........................................................ –18 dB/oct. Laboratories.
Gain ........................................................ +6 — –24 dB • Specifications and design are subject to modifica-
Phase ................................................ Normal/Reverse tion without notice for the sake of improvements.

CD player
System .................................... Compact disc audio system
Usable discs .................................................. Compact disc
Signal format
Sampling frequency ...................................... 44.1 kHz
Number of quantization bits ........................ 16; linear
Frequency characteristics ................ 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio ............ 94 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network)
Dynamic range .............................................. 92 dB (1 kHz)
Number of channels ............................................ 2 (stereo)

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